D6 Athlete of the Week - Joel Martinez
"Joel is a leader in our school. He is an example of what we want as a student/athlete at University High School." - Athletic Director Ryan Wehrman
Student Name: Joel Martinez
School: University High School
Grade Level: Senior
Sport(s): Wrestling; Football
Position(s): Football - Linebacker; Wrestling - 152lb weight class
Stats: 50 tackles, 1 Def. Touchdown, 2 sacks, 4 RCV fumbles, 2 Caus Fumbles
What are some of your most memorable athletic accomplishments?
Making varsity my freshman year in wrestling, and getting 2019 All Conference Defensive Player of the Year in football.
What are your goals for this upcoming season?
Place at the wrestling state championships. Find success on and off the mat.
What is one lesson you have learned from playing high school sports?
Hard work beats talent. The best guy is usally the hardest worker. A team is only as strong as its weakest link.
What are your career or college plans after you graduate high school?
Study sports medicine or physical education.
What is on your Pre-Match Music Playlist?
Schoolboy Q, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, Chief Keef, and Sheck Wes.
What is your go-to Pre-Match Food?
Football: Subway
Wrestling: Not much
Last show you binge-watched on Netflix?
All-American
Rick & Morty (Hulu)